Sun Nov 30 08:10:00 UTC 2025: Summary:
The first ODI match of the 3-match series between India and South Africa is underway at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first. Aiden Markram is captaining South Africa in the absence of Temba Bavuma. India’s playing XI includes Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad, while Rishabh Pant is out. India started strong, losing one wicket in the first few overs. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma built a strong partnership, both scoring half-centuries and taking India to 146/1 in 19 overs.
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India vs. South Africa ODI Series Kicks Off in Ranchi: Kohli and Sharma Power India
Ranchi, India – The first One Day International (ODI) between India and South Africa is currently in progress at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. South Africa, led by Aiden Markram after winning the toss, chose to field first, putting India in to bat.
India’s playing XI features Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad, while Rishabh Pant misses out. The start of India’s innings saw a wicket falling in the early overs but was followed by strong partnership building.
The star of the first half of the innings has been the partnership between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Both batsmen reached their half-centuries, steering India to a score of 146/1 after 19 overs. Kohli currently stands at 64, while Sharma is on 50.
Earlier, South African bowler Nandre Burger took the first wicket, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal. The series marks Rohit Sharma’s return to playing in India after a 10-month gap. He also has the opportunity to equal Shahid Afridi’s record for the most sixes in ODI cricket.
The series is significant as KL Rahul captains the Indian side in the absence of Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer. The ODI series promises an exciting contest between the two sides.
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